Shock! I Actually Angered the School Belle Anomaly's Uncle to Death!

The cafeteria was dead silent.

Seeing this scene, the fear had already sunk deep into their bones.

No matter how disgusting something was, they could only grit their teeth and swallow it. No one wanted to be the next dish.

The instinct for survival overwhelmed everything. They all covered their mouths, and even though their stomachs were churning, they didn't dare to spit out a single bit.

Chu He leisurely picked up a piece of Braised Lion's Head.

This lion's head had a golden-brown, crispy exterior, and was simmered to a translucent sheen in a rich sauce, emitting a powerful aroma of meat and sauce.

He had to admit, Xia Yao's uncle, who looked as rough as a butcher, indeed had excellent culinary skills.

The preparation method was the essence of Dragon Country's Huaiyang Cuisine: first fried, then stewed, with perfect control over the heat.

He put a small piece of meat into his mouth.

The crispy, fragrant skin instantly bloomed on his tongue, followed by the meat filling inside, which melted like it was nothing, requiring no chewing at all.

The perfectly balanced sweet and savory sauce mixed with the pure meat aroma instantly ignited his taste buds.

What surprised him even more was that as the warm meat paste slid into his stomach, a pure, warm current quickly spread throughout his limbs and bones.

The soreness and fatigue from last night's fierce battle were rapidly disappearing under the cleansing of this warm current.

He felt as if he was soaking in a hot spring, every cell cheering, while his body beneath was undergoing a transformation.

Chu He, a brittle-skinned college student who previously had no muscles whatsoever, was now filled with them.

Compendium of Materia Medica truly did not deceive me. Lion meat is indeed a great tonic!

Chu He marveled inwardly. Although this lion was not that lion, the effect was outstanding, and that was enough.

He ate to his heart's content, even having the leisure to look up and give a smile of approval to the giant man, shaped like a mountain, behind the counter.

And the giant chef behind the counter, his pure black eyes, were fixedly locked onto Chu He.

When he saw the smile of approval on Chu He's face, instead of feeling any relief, the muscles in his face tensed even further, and the bone knife, as large as a door panel, creaked in his grip.

This kid... wasn't just lucky.

He was too calm. His reaction after eating this "Lion's Head" was too natural.

That energy circulated within his body, and he could absorb it perfectly?

This was absolutely not something an ordinary human could do!

Chu He whispered to Xia Yao, "Your uncle doesn't seem to like me very much."

Xia Yao squeezed his hand and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, with me here, he won't dare to do anything to you."

She paused and added, with a hint of pride in her voice.

"He really dotes on me!"

This lunch ordeal, which could be described as torture, finally ended with most people completing it.

When Uncle Xia Yao felt enough time had passed, he waved his hand, signaling they could leave.

At his command, nearly half of the players, covering their mouths with pale faces, rushed out of the cafeteria like madmen, heading straight for the dormitories.

There was no need to guess what they were rushing back for.

As Chu He and Xia Yao got up to leave, they were stopped by his uncle's booming voice.

"Wait."

The giant man walked over with a steaming large plate. On the plate was some kind of liver, fried to a crispy exterior and tender inside, exuding a rich aroma.

"Yao Yao, this is the finest Demon Lion Liver I specially prepared for you." Uncle's face showed a loving smile, completely different from before, but the smile looked somewhat stiff. "The Braised Lion's Head was also meant for you, I didn't expect..."

He changed his tone, his pure black eyes raking over Chu He like knives.

"It was chosen by this kid."

"I have a few words to say to this kid. You eat here first, okay?"

Xia Yao immediately became vigilant, stepping forward and shielding Chu He entirely behind her.

"What do you want?" Her voice turned cold. "If you have something to say, why can't you say it in front of me?"

Seeing his niece's protective stance, the giant man's tall body stiffened, and his heart felt ice-cold.

It's only been less than two days! And she's already turning her back on him like this?

He felt like a clown, having doted on her for so many years for nothing!

He took a deep breath and pulled Xia Yao aside.

The giant man blinked.

A gray barrier instantly enveloped the two of them, isolating them from the outside sounds and thwarting Chu He's attempt to eavesdrop.

The giant man's mountain-like body leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice.

"Yao Yao, are you really going to choose him? A human?"

His gaze was sharp as a knife, fixed tightly on Xia Yao's eyes.

"I've seen his abilities; he's got something. Those eyes clearly possess the bloodline power of my clan. Do you know how he obtained it?"

Xia Yao's expression remained unchanged as she truthfully replied, "Yesterday afternoon, he kissed me in public."

"What?!" Uncle's voice suddenly rose, nearly shattering the surrounding force field. "That brat dared... You didn't crush him on the spot?"

Xia Yao shook her head, her tone still calm. "He's not an ordinary human. He violated my rules, and I intended to kill him. But when he got within three meters, I saw him pucker his lips, and I couldn't help myself... Then, we were pushed together by an irresistible force and kissed."

"Something like that happened?"

Uncle's facial muscles twitched violently.

If anyone else had said this, he wouldn't have believed a single word.

But it was Xia Yao saying it.

This child had always been domineering, her mind as pure as a blank sheet of paper, a true straight shooter who said what she meant and never lied.

Uncle suppressed the storm in his heart and anxiously pressed further, "After he kissed you, did you feel uncomfortable? For example... was some of your power taken?"

Xia Yao felt herself and shook her head. "No, it's the same as before."

Upon hearing this, Uncle looked at Chu He, who was pretending to study the patterns on the dining table not far away, his gaze becoming incredibly complex.

Interesting.

Very interesting!

There are actually humans like this!

Xia Yao noticed Uncle scrutinizing Chu He with that familiar gaze again and immediately frowned, her tone turning cold.

"He's mine now."

She took a step forward, blocking Uncle's line of sight squarely, and stated with finality.

"I've already slept with him."

"If you dare to touch him, I'll die with you!"

"No, no, I just felt a bit..."

Uncle instinctively tried to placate her, but halfway through his sentence, he froze. His pure black eyes widened abruptly!

He finally realized what he had just heard!

"You... what did you say?"

His voice, which could command all spirits, trembled slightly now.

"You... you slept with him?!"

The last three words were almost a roar!

The soundproof force field shattered under that earth-shattering roar!

The entire cafeteria, including the multi-armed monsters in the kitchen processing ingredients, froze in unison!

Chu He: "..."

Chu He felt a tangible, terrifying pressure descend upon him! It was a tremor from the depths of his soul, as if the entire sky had collapsed, intending to crush him into dust! His bones groaned, his breathing instantly ceased, and the shadow of death felt clearer than ever before!

However, this power, sufficient to kill him instantly, receded like a tide after less than half a second.

He gasped for air, looking at Xia Yao beside him, still shaken. She had somehow moved to stand in front of him, her small body now an insurmountable barrier.